Apparel factories face temporary closure

Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association President Rehan Lakhany told the Business Times that there is a drop in orders, even the regular ones, from September onwards.

The toughest period would be from September to December, he noted adding that exporters expect orders to pick up from January onwards. However there is currently no confirmation from companies regarding future plans and in this respect, he said “we have to see how things work out”. Other industry officials said the tough period has already begun in July.